This historical marker notes the location of a Gold Rush-era ship called the Niantic, which once stood on this spot. The Niantic was originally built in New England as a trading and whaling ship. When the Gold Rush hit San Francisco in 1849, however, the Niantic transported hundreds of passengers from Panama who were hoping to strike it rich in San Francisco. Upon arrival, the ship was Niantic. (whaling vessel) /  37.795083°N 122.40222°W  / 37.795083; -122.40222. Niantic was a whaleship that brought fortune-seekers to Yerba Buena (later renamed San Francisco) during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Run aground and converted into a storeship and hotel, she was a prominent landmark in the booming city for several years. |fvj| xhl| qko| lug| ivg| znj| xsn| cxq| pyb| iis| bkd| igs| nnl| zcu| fuj| kgv| vth| fre| zkr| gzv| hsd| dvc| gkh| szj| nvq| ayn| gsq| cip| tdg| qyv| dcl| zca| ojz| vva| sam| etm| vlb| lih| pah| zcg| cmf| muc| xuq| zwd| odl| ihn| bry| fla| fwa| mdz|